German NHL professional Moritz Seider is open to Russia returning to the Ice Hockey World Championship in May. He hopes, however, that Germany remains the host. The background is the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to readmit Russian teams. Several countries, including world champions Finland, are threatening a boycott as a result.

The German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB) warns of considerable economic risks for the host nation if the situation leads to the loss of the tournament. DEB president Frank Lutz sees the readmission of Russia and its possible consequences as a "considerable economic risk" for the organisers.

Key points:

• Moritz Seider backs the return of the Russian national team to the upcoming Ice Hockey World Championship in May.
• Moritz Seider would "in principle" welcome Russia taking part in the World Championship.
• Seider hopes that Germany remains the host.

Source: Tagesspiegel (German)